Tally Marks Counting - 1 to 20

Count Tallies - Tally Marks Practice is a fun and simple worksheet that helps young learners build their counting and number recognition skills. Students look at the tally marks, count them, and write the correct number. It’s a hands-on way to practice counting by 1s and 5s, and a great introduction to how tally marks work.

I created this resource to make tally mark practice feel easy and enjoyable. It’s perfect for reinforcing early math concepts without overwhelming students. You can use it in a variety of ways, and since it’s no prep, it’s ready to go whenever you need it.

Ways to use this resource:

• Morning work or quick warm up

• Math centers or small group time

• Independent seatwork

• Homework or take home review

• A quick check for understanding

Why teachers love it:

• Helps kids count in groups of 5

• Builds number writing confidence

• Easy to use, just print and go

• Great for visual learners

• Engaging and effective

Best for kindergarten and first grade, but also helpful as review in second grade. It’s a small activity with big learning benefits!

Enjoy!